Ukrainian Drones Sever Vital Russian Supply Lines in Black Sea

Ukrainian maritime drones, known as uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), have disrupted Russian supply lines in the Black Sea, forcing Russian ships to avoid the area and take longer routes. The impact of these drones extends beyond sinking warships, as they have significantly affected the Russian Navy's control of the Black Sea and added weeks to supply lines. Recent encounters with these drones, including a sighting by the merchant ship Ella, highlight the difficulty in detecting and countering this threat, leading to strategic shifts in Russian shipping routes and potentially impacting weapons shipments.